Tea Leaf

To keep brewed tea hot longer, pre-heat the teapot and / or serving cups with very hot water. This takes the cold out of the teapot, instead of a cold teapot taking the heat out of the tea. When you’re … Continue reading →

Store tea leaves and bags in airtight containers in a dry cool place, protected from light. Black teas will be freshest and most flavorful if enjoyed within 6 months; green teas, within about 3 months.

That’s the question. If the tea is from a very high quality producer it shouldn’t matter too much, except perhaps for the most discerning of tea drinkers. Larger tea leaves, the kind typically used for loose leaf tea, maintain their … Continue reading →